The 1957 Fethiye earthquakes, which strike on April 24 and 25 in Muğla's Fethiye district, receive detailed coverage in Milliyet newspaper. The headlines highlight the ongoing aftershocks in the Aegean region, reporting further destruction and a rising death toll of 19.
The news captures the fear affecting the local population, as President Bayar and Prime Minister Menderes visit the earthquake-stricken area, assuring victims that the damaged areas will be rebuilt immediately. Images of rubble clearance and the commitment to reconstruction efforts are prominently featured.
Additionally, the newspaper reports on the construction of resilient homes designed to withstand severe earthquakes, inspired by the study of historical buildings. This marks the first discussions on earthquake-resilient housing design.
Date: April 24-25, 1957
Magnitude: 7.1 Mw
Fatalities (official numbers): 67
Damaged buildings (official numbers): 3,200
April 1957